Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Colombia
1 year ranked
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Cristina Mejia Rivas
Latin America 2027
Ranked in 2 practice areas
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About
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Latin America
Practice Areas
Specializing in high-stake disputes across various sectors, Cristina has a proven track record of successfully navigating complex arbitration cases in industries such as construction, infrastructure, renewable energies, oil& gas, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, telecommunications, mining and retail.
Cristina has more than 18 years of experience representing clients in a multitude of high-profile international and domestic arbitration cases. Her expertise includes advising and representing multinational companies in arbitration cases under the ICC rules, ICDR rules and the rules of renown arbitration centres in Latin America. Cristina also has substantial expertise in litigation related to arbitration, including the enforcement of awards, annulment actions, and constitutional actions related to arbitration proceedings.
Prior to founding Benavides Mejia Dispute Resolution, Cristina was a partner of the Dispute Resolution practice group at Baker McKenzie in Colombia.
Languages Spoken
Spanish, English and German
Chambers Review
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Chambers Latin America
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Colombia
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Co-head of department Cristina Mejia Rivas continues to receive remarkable recognition for her notable work in resolving disputes in Colombia, particularly in complex arbitration cases.
Dispute Resolution: Civil & Commercial Litigation - Colombia
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Co-head of department Cristina Mejia Rivas continues to receive remarkable recognition for her notable work in resolving disputes in Colombia, particularly in complex arbitration cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Cristina Mejia Rivas is exceptionally approachable with her clients. She takes their litigation considerations as her own, which, combined with her experience as a lawyer and partner at other firms, makes her a lawyer anyone would want to consult.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Latin AmericaCristina's ability to understand the complex project ecosystem has allowed us to formulate effective strategies and implement actions aimed at safeguarding our interests.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Latin America
Ranked Individuals at Benavides Mejía Dispute Resolution (5)
Colombia
Claudia Ines Benavides Galvis
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Dispute Resolution: Civil & Commercial Litigation
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Felipe González Arrieta
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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